Hi, I’m
Angela Cooper
Nurse Practitioner
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges seeking APRN role. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Rush University Medical CenterChicago
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
05.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Provide oversight and management as a charge nurse for nursing staff, as well as patient care across 23 beds on a medical unit (9Kellogg) and an observation unit (5Kellogg).
- Assist with the interviewing and onboarding of new unit staff members over the 7-year tenure
- Participation in numerous shared governance organizations and committees at RUSH.
- Coordinate monthly discussions on process improvements, unit/hospital issues, and organizational updates as co-chair of the Unit Advisory Committee for an extensive tenure of 6 years.
- As Department Advisory Committee Representative for 9kellogg from 2018-2020, participated in monthly meetings with managers, unit directors, and administrators to analyze quality improvement data and case studies on CAUTIS, CLABSIS, HAPIS and falls. Collaborated on implementing new processes while evaluating effectiveness of existing ones.
- Served as a member of the skin care audit team from 2020-2022, participating in monthly prevalence day assessments to evaluate patients' skin integrity on all floors and collect data for analyzing the occurrence of skin breakdown.
- Assisted in the establishment of a recognition committee on 9kellogg aimed at acknowledging exceptional employee performance. Implemented an efficient folder and system to enable patients to easily submit daisy awards and recognition letters for staff.
Nurses PRNChicago, IL
ICU Travel Nurse
02.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Provided patient care at numerous hospitals in Illinois as a travel nurse, specializing in critical care units with heightened staffing requirements. Collaborated with diverse teams at each location to oversee the treatment of critically ill patients.
- Gained proficiency with different computer software and a wide range of medical devices.
- Excelling under pressure, I consistently provided high quality patient care in the most stressful circumstances.
- Developed ability to adapt to different environments while prioritizing patient care.
Osf St. Anthony’s Medical Center
Registered Nurse CICU
04.2016 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients with diverse cardiac conditions, honing critical thinking and time management skills.
- Regularly collaborated with interdisciplinary team to maintain highest standards of patient care
- Performed as an advocate on special teams overseeing infection prevention at St Anthony's. Conducted research studies focused on CAUTIs. Implemented the study to reduce infections and improve patient outcomes.
- Developed expertise in operating and troubleshooting cardiac critical care equipment, including balloon pumps and hypothermia inducing devices.
Riverside Medical Center, Inc.Kankakee, IL
Registered Nurse
07.2014 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills as a critical care nurse in a fast-paced 18 bed ICU at Riverside Medical Center from July 2014 to March 2016. Acquired and honed nursing expertise while acquiring essential leadership abilities.
- Early in my career, I learned the role of a charge nurse and excelled at managing staffing needs, ensuring high quality care for patients, and resolving conflicts.
- Played a vital role in the hospital's Rapid Response Team, gaining proficiency in resuscitation techniques while attending to various codes.
- Played an instrumental role in overseeing infection prevention measures through active participation in chart audits as a member of a nursing team.
Education
Rush College of NursingChicago, IL
Doctor of Nursing Practice from Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
12-2023
University Overview
- Breast Cancer Screening in an outpatient Thesis
- Awarded ANEW grant, Rush University
Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL
BSN Nursing from Nursing
05-2014
University Overview
- Graduated magna cum laude
- [2012-2014] - Dean's List
- [2012-2014] - Honor Roll
Skills
- Critical emergency management
- Diabetes management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Ventilator care
- Professional patient-focused care
- Medication management
- Vaccination Administration
- STD care and counseling
- Health Promotion
- Geriatric Treatment
- Medical equipment
- Leadership
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessment
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Examination
Certification
- RN, Ilinois, 05/31/24, 041421146
- CCRN, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 02/2019
- CMSRN, Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board, 12/2021-12/2026
- BLS, American Heart Association, 05/2023
- ACLS, American Heart Association, 07/2024
Additional Education
NIHSS stroke certified 2024
Accomplishments
- Luther Christman Nursing Excellence Award 2020
- Nominated for Technical Expertise
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
05.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse CICU
Osf St. Anthony’s Medical Center
04.2016 - 04.2017
ICU Travel Nurse
Nurses PRN
02.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Riverside Medical Center, Inc.
07.2014 - 04.2016
Rush College of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice from Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Western Illinois University
BSN Nursing from Nursing